Vaccination Protocol For Your Dog
Info from Youpet.com
Starting off, your puppy will need its first set of shots at the age of 6 weeks, and not before. Depending on the area you live in, different vaccines are also given. In areas that do not have a high tic count, or high Lymes disease incidence, most veterinarians will not include that in the regular vaccines. The most common first set of vaccinations would be the DHPP, or Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus. If your veterinarian vaccinates for Leptospirosis disease, it will be a DHLPP. Since there are very few cases of Lepto anymore, your pet probably will not be receiving a vaccination for that. They will also get their Bordatello, either a shot or drops in the nose. Some people refer to this as kennel cough. The DHPP or DHLPP should be repeated again at 12, 16 and 20 weeks of age. Your pet should also be wormed at this time and started on their heart worm preventative. At 3 months, your pet should receive his Rabies vaccination. Some counties and states have different requirements on this so be sure to check with your locality. The next year, the Rabies and the DHPP (DHLPP) will need to be repeated. After this, it is not necessary to have them more then once every three years, if your county recognizes the 3-year Rabies vaccine. The Bordatella however, should be repeated annually. This is especially necessary for pets that are boarded, groomed or around other pets such as at parks or play dates. Be sure to watch your puppy closely the evening after his vaccinations to ensure he is not having a negative reaction to the vaccines. It is normal for them to be a little sluggish and maybe not want to eat, but use common sense in evaluating that. If you think that the symptoms are more severe then normal, such as difficulty breathing, seizures or rapid heart rate, get them back to the vet immediately, and for future vaccinations, let the veterinarian know so they can do an antihistamine shot prior to giving more vaccinations to avoid any bad reactions or adjust which vaccinations they are giving. Remember, its extremely important to have your pet vaccinated properly and discussing this with your veterinarian may put your fears and questions to rest.
You should also know some about the vaccinations that you and your vet use.Check out this info from AKC. Vaccinations: Know what You’re Using

For some general information on the care of your pet such as there temperature, heartbeat, mouth, nose, eyes and more AKC.org has a page that is very helpful.

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Some info about the flea's and ticks,
Flea, Tick, & Pest Control
What are Heart Worms & Heart worm medication
Your dog really needs to be on heart worm medication if you wish to have a longer time with your baby. But beware not all heart worm meds are as safe as we would like to think. To learn more about heart worm meds follow this link. Heart worm meds linked to sickness & death Talk to your vet about what is best for your pet.


Natural Vitamins for your babies. Did you know that most vitamins you buy for your pet are the same as people vitamins? I check out the amounts I need to give and thenget mine atswansonvitamins.com. I have found that this site has the best prices. You can save a bundle over pet store prices. They tell you about the vitamin your using and there shipping time is excellant. And you pay one flat rate $4.95 no matter how much you order.

Do you know what plants and foods can poison your dog? Check out some of these plants & foods

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Stress and it's effects on your babies. Did you know that your dog can be stressed as well as you? An article from Pet
Place.com says this about stress and your dog.

Here's one thing we can all agree on. Our lives are filled with stress. The pace of our lives alone is brutal, and we worry about everything. So is it any wonder that our dogs are stressed out, too? The truth is, our dogs pick up on our emotions and react to the chaos in our lives. When we're tense, they're tense. When their lives feel chaotic, they become agitated. Our stress certainly impacts our four-legged friends. And there are plenty of other things that can put your dog on edge... A strange environment, being home alone for long periods of time, loud noises or thunder, long car trips ... all of these things impact your dog's sense of well-being. Your pet's nervous anxiety can manifest itself in many ways - a physical or behavioral issue, digestive problems, a change in appetite, hypertension, even depression. When you and I are trying to unwind, soothing music or the gentle sound of the ocean's waves can really help. Music really can be good for the soul, but that doesn't just apply to humans. It's also true for our pets. Studies of household pets have shown that music can definitely help them to relax. They have even identified certain sounds, songs and instruments that seem to work best. For instance, dogs and cats prefer classical music. Cats will relax in front of a stereo speaker when classical music is playing. Dogs will actually bark less - especially when they listen to Bach. Household pets under stress-inducing situations will often slip into a very serene and peaceful state of mind after listening to classical music for only a few minutes... ahhh To be an effective relaxation tool, music must have a consistently smooth, soothing dynamic from start to finish with no abrupt changes in tempo, volume or rhythm. That's not usually the case with radio broadcasts or most "off-the-shelf" classical music CDs. But recently, I discovered a new music CD called Music My Pet . "Music My Pet" was developed for the specific purpose of calming our pets and the science behind it is very sound. It re-orchestrates classical pieces by popular composers like Bach, Beethoven and Brahms using the instruments, sounds and musical dynamics proven to calm dogs, cats and other household pets. The musical genius behind this pet-friendly relaxation CD is Tom Nazziola, the award-winning musician who was the principal performer on Disney's acclaimed Baby Einstein children's CDs and DVDs. So... if you're looking for a good way to help your dog cope with stress or just enjoy some really relaxing time, I suggest you take a closer look at this CD. To listen to this beautiful music and learn more about it go to www.petproductadvisor.com/relax